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Larry Rivers
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Larry Rivers
- Jack of Spades (Sparks 25)
- two lithographs and one etching with hand-coloring
- first sheet 1070 by 760 mm 42 1/8 by 29 7/8 in
- second sheet 382 by 284 mm 15 by 11 1/4 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1960, signed in pencil, dated 60 and numbered 5/35, published by ULAE, New York (and with their blindstamp); together with SAM FRANCIS, An 8 Set - 3, Variant I (L. 59), from the Pasadena Box, lithograph printed in colors, 1963, signed in pencil, inscribed 'State II I' and numbered 19/100, published by Pasadena Art Museum, California (and with their blindstamp), each on ivory BFK Rives papers; together with JIM DINE, Russian Poetess (W. C. 202), from Eight Sheets from an Undefined Novel, etching with hand-coloring, 1976, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 24/38, (numbered erroneously, total edition of 30 includes 9 artist's proofs), published by Pyramid Arts, Ltd. Tampa, FL (with their blindstamp and inkstamp), on wove paper, framed (3 prints)
Condition
Jack of Spades: In good condition apart from a few soft handling creases and pale discoloration at sheet edges comprising mat stain, a few areas of damp stain at top and bottom, and inconspicuous mottled foxing. The verso with additional soft handling creases and areas of surface soiling.
An 8 Set - 3: The full sheet, in good condition apart from pale discoloration at extreme sheet edges and mottled foxing at top recto due to hinges verso. The verso similarly with foxing around the two hinges at top.
Russian Poetess: The print is in good condition with full margins. The margins with an occasional area of light surface soiling and soft handling crease (visible in a raking light), the hinges pressing through slightly.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.